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Meera, a woman worker at a private company in Pune, finds that she is paid less than her male colleague for the same work. Which constitutional provision most directly supports equal pay for equal work for her?

Article 39(d) most directly supports her. This directive principle requires the State to secure equal pay for equal work for men and women, and the courts have read it together with Articles 14 and 16 to give it enforceable force. Articles 32, 51A and 20 do not provide this right.

  1. AArticle 39(d), a directive principle on equal pay for equal work for men and women, read with Articles 14 and 16 by the courtsCorrect
  2. BArticle 32, which gives a right to equal pay to every worker
  3. CArticle 51A(a), a fundamental duty to respect the Constitution
  4. DArticle 20, which protects against double jeopardy

Explanation

Article 39(d) directs the State to secure equal pay for equal work for men and women, and courts have read it with Articles 14 and 16 to enforce equal pay. Article 32 is only a remedy and does not give any right to equal pay. Articles 51A and 20 are unrelated.

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